The block heater will use about 1/2 the electricity to get the engine warm
enough to start ~400W vs ~1000W, your electricity bill will thank you.
Getting the plug to seal is not an issue (its threaded) but getting the old
plug out can be. Something best left to a professional if you're not sure of
yourself.
For a better quality hose heater try a truck shop...
-Curt
Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:27:29 -0700
From: Chris N John <ceand...@tctwest.net>
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: [MBZ] hose heater versus block heater?!!
Message-ID: <4d08ec71.4020...@tctwest.net>
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Hi, everyone
We too are having issues with our car starting this winter (1980 300
SD). Hubbie put about 4 different hose heaters on it last winter. The
last one finally worked once or twice. (We won't mention the local car
parts store) We tried it again in November and it seemed to be doing
fine and then the morning we had appointments to keep 80 miles away and
temp was -20, guess what? Yep-- it didn't work at all. We made it to
appointments, but used up our "easy" travel margin of time for sure!!
So, my question is: the block heaters sound more dependable and
efficient but hubbie is concerned about problems installing in the old
car. He thinks it will be hard to seal up after removing the old plug,
which seems to be another big concern, too. Any feedback from you
experts? Should we keep trying the hose heaters, and is there one that
really works long term?? Thanks for advice!
Wishing you all a Wonderful Christmas Season and a Great New Year to
come, Christy
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